Calvert County bids, RFPs and contracts
Prince Frederick, MarylandPop. 94,484 · calvertcountymd.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 23, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 134
- 18 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 5
- None open now
- Contracts
- 693
- 496 vendors
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134 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Calvert County's meetings, most in parks & recreation and information technology. The latest, from Oct 23: Bow Martin Steel Industry LLC site characterization grant application support.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
Latest awards: State Highway Administration for county Considers Three-Year Road Salt Agreement (Oct 2026) and Calvert Library for county Considers Memorandum of Agreement With Library (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Calvert County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Calvert County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Calvert County buys from, taken from council records. 693 contracts with 496 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Calvert County.
Questions about Calvert County
How do I become an approved vendor for Calvert County?
Calvert County currently works with 496 vendors across contract types including SUPPLIES, OTHER, and LICENSE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 321 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Calvert County?
Small purchases under MD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Calvert County include Calvert County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Calvert County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Housing Authority of Calvert county — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Calvert County publish RFPs?
Calvert County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MD's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 5 solicitations from Calvert County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Calvert County?
At Calvert County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Zoning, County Attorney, Procurement, Calvert County Department of Social Services, and Calvert County Fair Board. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 321 decision-makers at Calvert County.
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What does Calvert County spend the most on?
Based on 2,011 tracked contracts, Calvert County spends most on Capital Projects (1,228), Grants (269), Public Safety (199), Environmental Services (169), and Public Updates (146). Contract types include SUPPLIES, OTHER, and LICENSE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Calvert County's current vendors?
Calvert County currently works with vendors including STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, CALVERT LIBRARY, CALVERT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, CERTIFIED CONTRACTORS INC, FRAMED TO FINISH, SOLOMONS FASTOP, TWIN BEACH CONVENIENCE STORE, HUNTINGTOWN YOUTH CLUB, CALVER MARINE MUSEUM, and ABD LIQUORS. These vendors span contract types like SUPPLIES, OTHER, and LICENSE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Calvert County working on?
Based on 29 tracked meetings, Calvert County is actively discussing: Calvert County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Calvert County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Housing Authority of Calvert county — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Calvert County Commissioners Meeting: Reviewing Budget & Approving Contracts, and Calvert County Board of Appeals Meeting: Variances, Construction Projects. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Calvert County have?
Calvert County currently has 5 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,228), Grants (269), and Public Safety (199). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MD's state portal, and other sources.